Fragrance comparison

Amandus vs Sense Joyful

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 29 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

4 wins

Amandus

Manos Gerakinis

3.8121 votes

Rank #22,468 SweetNutty

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Sense Joyful

Christine Lavoisier Parfums

4.008 votes

Rank #54,817 PowderySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amandus takes 4 of 5 categories.

Amandus
Choose it for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sense Joyful
Choose it for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amandus4/5

Sense Joyful1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amandus
Sillage & projection: Amandus
Value for money: Sense Joyful
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Amandus
Fragranxe ranking: Amandus

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AmandusManos Gerakinis

Sense JoyfulChristine Lavoisier Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 10%Had 4%Want 86%

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 63%Had 5%Want 32%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

5%Like

33%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAmandus

SillageAmandus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSense JoyfulBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

nutty92%

amber84%

woody77%

almond69%

vanilla61%

powdery100%

sweet92%

woody84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

fruity61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

AlmondSugarSalted CaramelDates

Heart2-4 hrs

HazelnutIncenseToffeeTransparent Flowers

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaMuskAmberSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeavesPomegranateBergamotAlmondLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseVioletPeachRose

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaToffeeAmberMusk

Category winnerAmandusLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day79

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex45

Women45

Date 33%Casual 28%Work 21%Party 19%

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Casual 40%Work 28%Date 21%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,468

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#54,817

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmandusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amandus by Manos Gerakinis takes sweet roasted almond and wraps it in warm, buttery richness. The first spray reveals rich salted caramel, sticky dates, and warm sugar dust that immediately feel cozy. As the opening settles, toasted hazelnut and chewy toffee emerge, balanced by a faint wisp of clean incense and transp…

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Sense Joyful by Christine Lavoisier Parfums is a bright, powdery floral scent with a comforting gourmand backbone. The first spray delivers a crisp flash of bergamot, lemon, and tart pomegranate, immediately softened by nutty almond and green violet leaves. As the citrus sparkle settles, creamy tuberose, dewy rose, an…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amandus or Sense Joyful?

Amandus takes 4 of 5 categories. Amandus is rated 3.81/5 from 21 votes; Sense Joyful is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Amandus for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sense Joyful for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amandus or Sense Joyful?

Amandus lasts longest (Amandus 71/100, Sense Joyful 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amandus or Sense Joyful?

Projection is very close: Amandus 59/100, Sense Joyful 58/100 for sillage.

Do Amandus and Sense Joyful smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Almond, Toffee, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Amandus or Sense Joyful better for summer or winter?

Amandus suits evening wear; Sense Joyful suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amandus and Sense Joyful?

Amandus has top notes of Almond, Sugar, Salted Caramel and Dates, heart notes of Hazelnut, Incense, Toffee and Transparent Flowers, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood. Sense Joyful has top notes of Violet Leaves, Pomegranate, Bergamot and Almond, heart notes of Tuberose, Violet, Peach and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Toffee.